(AURORA, IL) – Orchard Valley Golf Course – managed by Billy Casper Golf and ranked the No. 6 public-access course in Illinois by GOLF Magazine – will host its 20th Anniversary Celebration from Friday, August 9 through Sunday, August 11 featuring reduced greens fees, a Demo Day and special concert.
Golfers will also have access to the all-new outdoor experience area – The Courtyard at Orchard Valley – featuring expanded seating, fire pit and excellent views of the golf course.
Festivities kick-off with $29.99 greens and cart fees all-day for 18 holes and night golf with a cookout beginning at 8:30 p.m.
On Saturday, a Demo Day will feature the latest equipment from Callaway, Nike and other top brands, as well as $29.99 greens and cart fees after noon. A pig roast at 3 p.m. is followed by an evening concert by Nashville recording artist Drew Davis in The Courtyard.
The special greens fee continues on Sunday with a surprise giveaway from Fox Valley Park District and brunch from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
During the three-day celebration, golfers will be greeted with on-course contests and food-and-beverage specials. Throughout August, Orchard Valley is offering a variety of special rates including $20 greens and cart fee after 5 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
“We’re excited to celebrate this milestone at Orchard Valley,” says Brad Kale, General Manager of Orchard Valley. “Giving back to our loyal golfers with fun and family-friendly events is the perfect way to mark our 20th anniversary.”
One of Chicagoland’s best public courses and rated 4.5 stars (of five) by Golf Digest, Orchard Valley features a beautiful 18-hole, 6,800-yard, par-72 championship layout with a blend of meandering wetlands, lakes, challenging rough, and numerous bunkers and hollows.
The practice area offers a full-service driving range with both bent-grass and artificial hitting surfaces. Target greens are at strategically-placed distances for practicing different shot types and a practice bunker helps perfect their sand games.
The Full-service Orchards restaurant features a wide-range of classic American dishes and is open Tuesday through Saturday for dinner and carry-out service. Orchard Valley Bar & Grill is open daily in- season, for golfers to enjoy a casual meal overlooking the No. 18 hole. Both are open to the public.
For more information about Orchard Valley or to reserve a tee time: 630.907.0500, www.orchardvalleygolf.com.
About Billy Casper Golf
BCG is the largest domestic owner-operator of golf course, country clubs and resorts, with more than 150 properties under its turnkey management. Founded more than 20 years ago in cooperation with golf legend Billy Casper, the company is headquartered in Vienna, VA with regional offices strategically convenient to courses’ locales.
A division of BCG, Buffalo Communications is the leading global golf-lifestyle public relations, branding, marketing-communications, graphics and strategic services firm representing the LPGA, PGA National Resort & Spa, Sea Pines Resort, Ballybunion Golf Club (Ireland), Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday, Sun Valley Resort, Fila Golf, ECCO, Adams Golf, Club Glove and other top brands.
For more information: www.billycaspergolf.com, www.buffalocommunications.com, 703.761.1444.
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